Gastrointestinal endoscopy
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Gastrointest. Endosc. · Feb 2003
Comparative StudyEffectiveness of open-access endoscopy in routine primary-care practice.
Direct referral of patients for endoscopic procedures without prior consultation (open-access endoscopy) has become commonplace. However, the effect of open-access endoscopy on the care of patients in routine clinical practice has not been studied. ⋯ Open-access endoscopy in the primary-care setting is effective to the extent that subsequent GI consultations are rare and the level of compliance with endoscopist recommendations is high. However, documentation of communication of the results of endoscopy with the patient can be improved.